Morris Museum Of Art

Organization Overview

Morris Museum Of Art is located in Augusta, GA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Morris Museum Of Art employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morris Museum Of Art is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Morris Museum Of Art generated $163.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING AND EXHIBITING THE ART OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH AND INTERPRETING IT IN REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL CONTEXTS. IT IS DEDICATED TO ENCOURAGING ARTISTIC INQUIRY, PROVIDING A RICH VISITOR EXPERIENCE, AND EXERCISING CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. ITS AIM IS THE ENRICHMENT OF THE PUBLIC AND THE BETTERMENT OF AUGUSTA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATIONSCHOOL PROGRAMS: THE MUSEUM OFFERS VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS, INCLUDING SCHOOL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES, TEACHER PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, STUDENT EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES, WORKSHOPS, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS.ADULT PROGRAMS: THE MUSEUM HOSTS NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS: CONNECTIONS IS A SPECIALLY DESIGNED EXPERIENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR RELATED DEMENTIA, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. PRESENTED ON A BY-REQUEST BASIS, THIS FREE PROGRAM INCLUDES A GALLERY TALK WITH A TRAINED DOCENT AND AN ART PROJECT. CONNECTIONS PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS A RELAXING, NONTHREATENING MUSEUM EXPERIENCE THAT ACCOMMODATES INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND LEARNING STYLES. DOCENTS: VOLUNTEER DOCENTS LEAD TOURS, ASSIST WITH SPECIAL EVENTS, GREET MUSEUM GUESTS, AND PARTICIPATE IN CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES. DOCENT VOLUNTEERS ENJOY MEETING STUDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND ENGAGING MUSEUM VISITORS IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE VISUAL ARTS. DOCENT TRAINING IS AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE DOCENT CANDIDATES WITH THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE TO LEAD INTERPRETIVE TOURS. THE TRAINING IS ORGANIZED INTO DISCRETE MODULES INCORPORATED INTO A THIRTEEN-WEEK COURSE.INTERNSHIPS: THE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS IN MUSEUM EDUCATION TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.


LIBRARYTHE MUSEUM HOUSES THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOUTHERN ART, A REFERENCE AND RESEARCH LIBRARY THAT INCLUDES ARCHIVES PERTAINING TO ARTISTS WORKING IN THE SOUTH.


EXHIBITIONSTHE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART IS THE FIRST MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THE ART AND ARTISTS OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH. THE COLLECTION INCLUDES HOLDINGS OF NEARLY 5,000 PAINTINGS, WORKS ON PAPER, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND SCULPTURES DATING FROM THE LATE-EIGHTEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT. IN ADDITION TO THE PERMANENT COLLECTION GALLERIES, THE MUSEUM HOSTS 20 TEMPORARY SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS EVERY YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mr J Tyler Morris
Trustee
$0
Mrs Susie Baker
Trustee
$0
Mr David Hudson
Trustee
$0
Mr Mark Burgreen
Trustee
$0
Ms Susan Hunnicutt
Advisory Directors, Non-Voting
$0
Mr Ora Parish Jr
Advisory Directors, Non-Voting
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$51,281
Fundraising events$212,630
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$469,741
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $136,527
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$733,652
Total Program Service Revenue$43,966
Investment income $272,613
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,331
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$703,496
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$118,252
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$68,689
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $163,125

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